Whats this engine called

[Eric CoxParticipant @ericcox50497]

I came across a stationary engine, similar to a steeple engine that converts the linear motion of the cylinder to the rotary motion of the crank by means of a cross (pus sign +) with two slides, one vertical and one horizontal similar to this LINK.

Does anyone know what the engine is called.

[Eric CoxParticipant @ericcox50497]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Eric,

Sorry, this doesn't identify your engine, but; the mechnism is known as

the Trammel of Archimedes.

MichaelG.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Looks like the "rectilinear" motion found on a couple of Anthony Mounts engines. His "cross" and "Rectilinear" engines both use it

Edited By JasonB on 09/03/2016 10:23:31

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

**LINK**

[Eric CoxParticipant @ericcox50497]

Thanks, looks like Anthony Mounts engine is the one.

[steamdaveParticipant @steamdave]

Posted by Eric Cox on 09/03/2016 09:15:16:

I came across a stationary engine, similar to a steeple engine that converts the linear motion of the cylinder to the rotary motion of the crank by means of a cross (pus sign +) with two slides, one vertical and one horizontal similar to this LINK.

Does anyone know what the engine is called.

You too can make one of these by following Frank Forde's instructions!
http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/StepByStep/TwoSlider/twosllider1.html

There are some other interesting items on his site

Dave
The Emerald Isle

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

If you go to the "Baubericht" link on the couple of engines I linked to you can see quite good build diaries

[John FieldingParticipant @johnfielding34086]

I think that is the Dikes engine, designed by an eccentric American. At one time they were popular as steam winches on boats IIRC.

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